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F11 FTL

1996 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

356,845 mi
Last recorded356,845 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Surf153,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 FTL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 356,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 356,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 345,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 339,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 314,782 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 314,364 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 297,441 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 296,655 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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F11 FTL is a 1996 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 153,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F11 FTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F11 FTL?

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What year was F11 FTL registered?

F11 FTL is a 1996 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is F11 FTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 FTL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F11 FTL have outstanding finance?

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